Sunday, March 1

Healthy Chipotle Chicken Chili with Crispy Spiced Tortillas

I love football. I love chili. Yet I never posted a chili recipe for the Super Bowl. That's just wrong.

So today I'm making up for it with my healthy, kickin' chipotle chicken chili. Chili is the perfect belly warmer on a raw March night. And this chipotle chicken chili will warm you from the inside out. It's tantalizing aromatic, sweet and spicy, creamy and rich, and --this is the best part -- it's healthy.Packed with lean protein and fiber rich beans and corn, this chili is filling without being fattening. Plus tomatoes and red bell peppers provide antioxidants which may just help you feel healthier too. Now who could complain about that?

Healthy Kickin' Chipotle Chicken Chili with Crispy Spiced Tortillas

Enjoy rich and spicy chili without the guilt. This chili is packed with lean protein, belly-filling fiber, and antioxidant rich tomatoes and red bell peppers. It's even better with warm and crispy spiced tortillas.

Top individual servings with diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Leftover chili will last up to 1 week if refrigerated in an air-tight container.

For the spiced tortillas, place a large non-skillet over medium-high heat. Spray both sides of a tortilla with cooking spray and sprinkle with spices. Place in the hot pan for about 1 minute per side, or until crisp. Repeat with remaining 3 tortillas. Cut each tortilla into quarters, and serve alongside bowls of chili.

*Note: This is a rather soupy chili. If you prefer a thicker chili, then use fewer tomatoes; if you prefer it really soupy, then add an extra 1/2 cup water.**Chipotle chilisin adobe sauce are available at Mexican specialty markets as well as in the Mexican section of most major supermarkets. If you can't find them, then substitute 2 tablespoons of chipotle chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Taste and adjust accordingly.

sounds delicious! i just love chili, and also agree the best part of it is that it can be so healthy! i hate the ones that are just pounds of beef - I really like adding lots of veggies, beans and other good stuff to chili. so many flavors! yours looks delicious!

We all seem to have a version of chicken chili. Yours looks awesome. I love the idea of adding chipotle chiles, they have a subtle smokey-type flavor that I imagine is great with these other ingredients.

healthy food + a ton of spice = loooove :) It's so hard to find! In restaurants it's usually some spicy but creamy sauce, ugh! I'm glad you posted this (and I don't really care about the Superbowl so I don't mind the tardiness :P )